London to Manchester Bus

London to Manchester Manchester to London

London to Manchester Route Summary

London to Manchester bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 74 daily bus departures available, including 20 night buses. The earliest bus departs from London bus station at 00:30h, arriving at Manchester bus station at 05:45h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:30h, arriving at 06:05h the following day.

Departure station and country LondonUnited Kingdom
Arrival station and country ManchesterUnited Kingdom
Travel Distance 209 mi
Average Trip Duration 05h 37min
Total Departures 74
Popular Operators National Express, FlixBus
Lowest Price $7
Transportation Options Bus, Train, Plane



Getting from London and Manchester by bus

The shortest travel distance between London and Manchester is 209 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 20:30 has a travel time of 04:05h. The longest travel time on the route is 07:10h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Manchester earlier, there are 20 night buses from London to Manchester. The overnight buses depart between 18:55 and 23:30 and arrive between 00:25 and 06:05 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Manchester:
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Bus companies operating the London to Manchester route

There is a total of 3 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about London or Manchester bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  London

You can see information about the departure station and stops London here

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  Manchester

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Manchester here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $7 (One-Way) or $14 (Return).

Travel reviews for London to Manchester bus

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Other popular destinations from Manchester

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